Juanita Buchanan has been “a joy” for generations of students, patients and colleagues Des Moines University owes a lot to Ms. Betty D. Jackson. The typing skills/ business education teacher at Des Moines’ North High School saw so much potential […]
Five-plus decades of fabulous Read More
In 2017, Reagan Huber was wait-listed after her first interview as an applicant to DMU’s physician assistant studies program. Looking back on that now, she considers it one of those things that happen for a reason – in her case,
Father, daughter give each other the gift of life Read More
For her capstone project for her master of public health (M.P.H.) degree, Ayla Heder turned her interest in health policy into a process that could better enable women to decide when to have children. “My idea was to create a
Roadmap to increased access to contraceptives Read More
Between studying for exams, preparing for simulated patient encounters and cramming for national board exams, a growing group of students at DMU are leading changes in medical education. They are building on DMU’s legacy of diversity and inclusion. They are
DMU students are “seeking justice” Read More
You’ll never forget them: the preceptors who helped you gain skills and confidence. The ones who intimidated or shamed you. The ones who made you love a specialty or abandon it altogether. The one who, as Tucker Brady, D.O.’19, describes
Precepting is my Superpower Read More
Take a moment to think about DMU alumni you know (including yourself, if you’re a graduate). Consider the work they do, the positive impact they have, and the leadership and service they provide in their communities, in their professions and
Nominate DMU Alumni of the Year Read More
2018 was a year of growth for Des Moines University (DMU)’s Continuing Medical Education (CME) program. A few of our accomplishments: 549 continuing education activities (live and enduring materials). 103,923 continuing education hours were awarded. 15,149 educational contacts were made worldwide.
DMU’s continuing medical education program continues to grow Read More
According to the 1965 Pacemaker, the yearbook of the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery (COMS), now DMU, William “Bill” Benyak came to Des Moines “after securing his degree in chemistry and his lovely wife Donalie.” As a COMS student,
The osteopathic medical students and podiatric medical students who are members of the Des Moines University Class of 2019 were strong contenders for postgraduate residencies, the next phase of their medical training. Of the 220 class members in the College
DMU students rock residency placement Read More
Martin Grubin, D.O.’59, M.D., combined his pharmacy degree and his D.O. degree from the Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy and Surgery – renamed the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery in 1958 and now DMU – to establish a
REUNION REFLECTIONS: Martin Grubin “Medallion alumnus stays young at heart” Read More